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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 921 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 921 and 372.68 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 921 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/921 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 921 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 343,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,238.28/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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