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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 921.98 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 921.98 and 373.38 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 921.98 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/921.98 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 921.98 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 344,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,248.89/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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