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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 920.88 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 920.88 and 387.68 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 920.88 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/920.88 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 920.88 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 357,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,002.15/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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