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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 921.74 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 921.74 and 388.31 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 921.74 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/921.74 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 921.74 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 357,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,921.22/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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