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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 921.06 and 537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 921.06 and 537.06 is: 740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 921.06 = 537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/921.06 = 537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 921.06 × 537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 494,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,664.48/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.21

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