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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 920.98 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 920.98 and 372.64 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 920.98 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/920.98 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 920.98 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 343,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,193.99/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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