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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.65, 921.38 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.65, 921.38 and 372.94 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.65 : 921.38 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.65/921.38 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.65x = 921.38 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.65x = 343,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,619.46/667.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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