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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 921.33 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 921.33 and 372.88 is: 514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 921.33 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/921.33 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 921.33 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 343,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,539.06/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.59

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