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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 921.26 and 372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 921.26 and 372.85 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 921.26 = 372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/921.26 = 372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 921.26 × 372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 343,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,489.02/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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