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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 922.16 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 922.16 and 373.50 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 922.16 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/922.16 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 922.16 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 344,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,426.76/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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