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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 922.16 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 922.16 and 369.49 is: 509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 922.16 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/922.16 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 922.16 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 340,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,728.90/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.88

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