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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.27, 922.32 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.27, 922.32 and 388.68 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.27 : 922.32 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.27/922.32 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.27x = 922.32 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.27x = 358,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,487.34/668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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