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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 921.96 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 921.96 and 373.42 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 921.96 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/921.96 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 921.96 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 344,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,280.86/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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