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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.42, 921 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.42, 921 and 372.66 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.42 : 921 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.42/921 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.42x = 921 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.42x = 343,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,219.86/667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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