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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.91, 921.61 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.91, 921.61 and 373.13 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.91 : 921.61 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.91/921.61 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.91x = 921.61 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.91x = 343,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,880.34/667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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