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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.51, 921.17 and 372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.51, 921.17 and 372.79 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.51 : 921.17 = 372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.51/921.17 = 372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.51x = 921.17 × 372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.51x = 343,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,402.03/667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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