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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 920.91 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 920.91 and 387.54 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 920.91 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/920.91 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 920.91 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 356,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,889.46/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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