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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.55, 921.18 and 372.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.55, 921.18 and 372.81 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.55 : 921.18 = 372.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.55/921.18 = 372.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.55x = 921.18 × 372.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.55x = 343,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,425.12/667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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