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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.57, 921.20 and 372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.57, 921.20 and 372.83 is: 514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.57 : 921.20 = 372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.57/921.20 = 372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.57x = 921.20 × 372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.57x = 343,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,451.00/667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.48

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