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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.39, 920.99 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.39, 920.99 and 387.68 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.39 : 920.99 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.39/920.99 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.39x = 920.99 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.39x = 357,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,049.40/667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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