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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 921.75 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 921.75 and 373.28 is: 515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 921.75 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/921.75 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 921.75 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 344,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,070.84/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.08

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