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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 921.67 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 921.67 and 373.18 is: 514.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 921.67 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/921.67 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 921.67 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 343,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,948.81/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.96

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