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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 921.48 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 921.48 and 388.10 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 921.48 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/921.48 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 921.48 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 357,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,626.39/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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