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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 922.26 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 922.26 and 373.62 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 922.26 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/922.26 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 922.26 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 344,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,574.78/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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