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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.84, 921.59 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.84, 921.59 and 373.05 is: 514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.84 : 921.59 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.84/921.59 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.84x = 921.59 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.84x = 343,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,797.28/667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.79

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