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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.29, 922.20 and 373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.29, 922.20 and 373.51 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.29 : 922.20 = 373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.29/922.20 = 373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.29x = 922.20 × 373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.29x = 344,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,450.92/668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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