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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.37, 921.08 and 387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.37, 921.08 and 387.61 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.37 : 921.08 = 387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.37/921.08 = 387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.37x = 921.08 × 387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.37x = 357,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,013.28/667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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