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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 920.88 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 920.88 and 372.60 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 920.88 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/920.88 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 920.88 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 343,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,119.89/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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