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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.73, 921.69 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.73, 921.69 and 402.32 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.73 : 921.69 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.73/921.69 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.73x = 921.69 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.73x = 370,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,809.71/667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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