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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.30, 922.27 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.30, 922.27 and 373.56 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.30 : 922.27 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.30/922.27 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.30x = 922.27 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.30x = 344,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,523.18/668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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