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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 921.17 and 372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 921.17 and 372.81 is: 514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 921.17 = 372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/921.17 = 372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 921.17 × 372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 343,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,421.39/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.47

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