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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 921.76 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 921.76 and 373.24 is: 515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 921.76 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/921.76 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 921.76 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 344,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,037.70/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.04

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