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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.34, 920.90 and 387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.34, 920.90 and 387.58 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.34 : 920.90 = 387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.34/920.90 = 387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.34x = 920.90 × 387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.34x = 356,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,922.42/667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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