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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.84, 921.62 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.84, 921.62 and 373.12 is: 514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.84 : 921.62 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.84/921.62 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.84x = 921.62 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.84x = 343,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,874.85/667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.91

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