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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.23, 922.14 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.23, 922.14 and 373.48 is: 515.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.23 : 922.14 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.23/922.14 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.23x = 922.14 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.23x = 344,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,400.85/668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.39

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