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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.55, 921.14 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.55, 921.14 and 387.87 is: 535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.55 : 921.14 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.55/921.14 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.55x = 921.14 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.55x = 357,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,280.63/667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.22

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