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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 921.57 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 921.57 and 575.37 is: 793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 921.57 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/921.57 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 921.57 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 530,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,243.73/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.41

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