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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.66, 921.36 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.66, 921.36 and 373 is: 514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.66 : 921.36 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.66/921.36 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.66x = 921.36 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.66x = 343,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,667.28/667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.73

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