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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.41, 920.93 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.41, 920.93 and 372.63 is: 514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.41 : 920.93 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.41/920.93 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.41x = 920.93 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.41x = 343,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,164.28/667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.17

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