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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.88, 921.03 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.88, 921.03 and 402.27 is: 554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.88 : 921.03 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.88/921.03 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.88x = 921.03 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.88x = 370,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,502.74/667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.75

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