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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.67, 921.34 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.67, 921.34 and 387.88 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.67 : 921.34 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.67/921.34 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.67x = 921.34 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.67x = 357,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,369.36/667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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