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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 922.24 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 922.24 and 388.56 is: 536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 922.24 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/922.24 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 922.24 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 358,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,345.57/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.19

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