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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 921.94 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 921.94 and 369.36 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 921.94 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/921.94 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 921.94 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 340,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,527.76/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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