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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.27, 922.21 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.27, 922.21 and 373.55 is: 515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.27 : 922.21 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.27/922.21 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.27x = 922.21 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.27x = 344,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,486.00/668.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.49

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