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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.48, 921.15 and 372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.48, 921.15 and 372.74 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.48 : 921.15 = 372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.48/921.15 = 372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.48x = 921.15 × 372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.48x = 343,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,351.75/667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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