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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 923.34 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 923.34 and 536.94 is: 742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 923.34 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/923.34 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 923.34 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 495,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,778.18/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.01

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