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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.66, 921.40 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.66, 921.40 and 372.92 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.66 : 921.40 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.66/921.40 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.66x = 921.40 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.66x = 343,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,608.49/667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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