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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.34, 920.87 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.34, 920.87 and 372.59 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.34 : 920.87 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.34/920.87 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.34x = 920.87 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.34x = 343,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,102.35/667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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