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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.71, 921.39 and 387.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.71, 921.39 and 387.95 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.71 : 921.39 = 387.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.71/921.39 = 387.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.71x = 921.39 × 387.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.71x = 357,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,448.64/667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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