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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 921.88 and 373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 921.88 and 373.30 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 921.88 = 373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/921.88 = 373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 921.88 × 373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 344,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,137.80/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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