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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 922.34 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 922.34 and 388.63 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 922.34 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/922.34 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 922.34 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 358,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,447.05/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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