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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 921.76 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 921.76 and 388.18 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 921.76 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/921.76 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 921.76 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 357,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,808.80/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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