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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 921.54 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 921.54 and 373.08 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 921.54 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/921.54 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 921.54 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 343,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,808.14/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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