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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.17, 922.02 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.17, 922.02 and 373.43 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.17 : 922.02 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.17/922.02 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.17x = 922.02 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.17x = 344,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,312.23/668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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