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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.71, 921.38 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.71, 921.38 and 372.96 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.71 : 921.38 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.71/921.38 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.71x = 921.38 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.71x = 343,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,633.28/667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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