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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.89, 921.56 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.89, 921.56 and 388.04 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.89 : 921.56 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.89/921.56 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.89x = 921.56 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.89x = 357,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,595.59/667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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