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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.93, 921.21 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.93, 921.21 and 501.16 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.93 : 921.21 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.93/921.21 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.93x = 921.21 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.93x = 461,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,673.60/667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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