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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.62, 921.26 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.62, 921.26 and 372.86 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.62 : 921.26 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.62/921.26 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.62x = 921.26 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.62x = 343,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,501.00/667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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