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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 920.79 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 920.79 and 372.57 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 920.79 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/920.79 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 920.79 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 343,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,058.73/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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