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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 922.29 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 922.29 and 373.60 is: 515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 922.29 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/922.29 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 922.29 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 344,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,567.54/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.56

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