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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.46, 921.09 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.46, 921.09 and 372.73 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.46 : 921.09 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.46/921.09 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.46x = 921.09 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.46x = 343,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,317.88/667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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