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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 922.09 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 922.09 and 373.50 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 922.09 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/922.09 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 922.09 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 344,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,400.62/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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