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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 922.13 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 922.13 and 373.49 is: 515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 922.13 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/922.13 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 922.13 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 344,406.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,406.33/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.41

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