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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 922.28 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 922.28 and 373.58 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 922.28 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/922.28 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 922.28 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 344,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,540.75/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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