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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 920.97 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 920.97 and 387.72 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 920.97 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/920.97 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 920.97 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 357,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,078.49/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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