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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 920.86 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 920.86 and 387.55 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 920.86 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/920.86 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 920.86 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 356,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,877.36/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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