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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 920.94 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 920.94 and 405.36 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 920.94 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/920.94 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 920.94 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 373,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,312.24/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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