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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.15, 922.03 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.15, 922.03 and 373.42 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.15 : 922.03 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.15/922.03 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.15x = 922.03 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.15x = 344,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,304.44/668.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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