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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 921.84 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 921.84 and 392.16 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 921.84 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/921.84 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 921.84 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 361,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,508.77/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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