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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.47, 921.12 and 372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.47, 921.12 and 372.73 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.47 : 921.12 = 372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.47/921.12 = 372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.47x = 921.12 × 372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.47x = 343,326.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,326.59/667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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