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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.11, 921.97 and 373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.11, 921.97 and 373.37 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.11 : 921.97 = 373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.11/921.97 = 373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.11x = 921.97 × 373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.11x = 344,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,235.94/668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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