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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.85, 921.56 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.85, 921.56 and 387.99 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.85 : 921.56 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.85/921.56 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.85x = 921.56 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.85x = 357,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,557.03/667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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