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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.33, 922.31 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.33, 922.31 and 373.59 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.33 : 922.31 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.33/922.31 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.33x = 922.31 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.33x = 344,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,561.87/668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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