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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 921.99 and 388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 921.99 and 388.30 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 921.99 = 388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/921.99 = 388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 921.99 × 388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 358,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,008.72/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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