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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.05, 921.85 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.05, 921.85 and 388.35 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.05 : 921.85 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.05/921.85 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.05x = 921.85 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.05x = 357,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,999.48/668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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