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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 922.26 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 922.26 and 388.46 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 922.26 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/922.26 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 922.26 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 358,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,261.12/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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