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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 922.14 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 922.14 and 373.47 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 922.14 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/922.14 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 922.14 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 344,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,391.63/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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