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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.41, 921.20 and 405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.41, 921.20 and 405.38 is: 559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.41 : 921.20 = 405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.41/921.20 = 405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.41x = 921.20 × 405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.41x = 373,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,429.42/667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.52

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