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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 921.90 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 921.90 and 373.34 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 921.90 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/921.90 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 921.90 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 344,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,177.54/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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