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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.35, 920.24 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.35, 920.24 and 501.27 is: 691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.35 : 920.24 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.35/920.24 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.35x = 920.24 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.35x = 461,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,286.20/667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.22

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