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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.86, 921.65 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.86, 921.65 and 388.11 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.86 : 921.65 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.86/921.65 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.86x = 921.65 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.86x = 357,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,701.58/667.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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