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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.74, 921.51 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.74, 921.51 and 373.07 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.74 : 921.51 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.74/921.51 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.74x = 921.51 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.74x = 343,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,787.74/667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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