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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 921.84 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 921.84 and 388.28 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 921.84 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/921.84 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 921.84 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 357,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,932.04/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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