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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.71, 921.42 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.71, 921.42 and 372.98 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.71 : 921.42 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.71/921.42 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.71x = 921.42 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.71x = 343,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,673.54/667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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