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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.80, 921.57 and 388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.80, 921.57 and 388.05 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.80 : 921.57 = 388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.80/921.57 = 388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.80x = 921.57 × 388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.80x = 357,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,615.24/667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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