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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.29, 922.08 and 388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.29, 922.08 and 388.36 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.29 : 922.08 = 388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.29/922.08 = 388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.29x = 922.08 × 388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.29x = 358,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,094.38/668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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