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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 921.35 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 921.35 and 372.97 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 921.35 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/921.35 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 921.35 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 343,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,629.44/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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