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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 922.17 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 922.17 and 388.52 is: 536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 922.17 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/922.17 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 922.17 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 358,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,279.61/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.19

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