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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.70, 921.39 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.70, 921.39 and 372.96 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.70 : 921.39 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.70/921.39 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.70x = 921.39 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.70x = 343,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,641.61/667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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