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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 921.16 and 387.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 921.16 and 387.73 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 921.16 = 387.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/921.16 = 387.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 921.16 × 387.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 357,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,159.43/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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