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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.18, 922.10 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.18, 922.10 and 373.46 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.18 : 922.10 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.18/922.10 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.18x = 922.10 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.18x = 344,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,360.99/668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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