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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.57, 921.03 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.57, 921.03 and 405.40 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.57 : 921.03 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.57/921.03 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.57x = 921.03 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.57x = 373,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,385.56/667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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