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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 921.44 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 921.44 and 373.02 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 921.44 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/921.44 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 921.44 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 343,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,715.55/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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