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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.64, 921.38 and 373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.64, 921.38 and 373.01 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.64 : 921.38 = 373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.64/921.38 = 373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.64x = 921.38 × 373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.64x = 343,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,677.48/667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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