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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 921.23 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 921.23 and 372.84 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 921.23 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/921.23 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 921.23 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 343,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,469.53/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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