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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 921.97 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 921.97 and 388.41 is: 536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 921.97 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/921.97 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 921.97 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 358,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,102.37/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.02

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