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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.45, 920.99 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.45, 920.99 and 372.68 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.45 : 920.99 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.45/920.99 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.45x = 920.99 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.45x = 343,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,234.55/667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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