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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.78, 921.56 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.78, 921.56 and 373.04 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.78 : 921.56 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.78/921.56 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.78x = 921.56 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.78x = 343,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,780.92/667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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