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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 922.01 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 922.01 and 373.39 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 922.01 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/922.01 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 922.01 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 344,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,262.84/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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