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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.37, 920.97 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.37, 920.97 and 372.63 is: 514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.37 : 920.97 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.37/920.97 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.37x = 920.97 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.37x = 343,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,181.05/667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.23

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