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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 922.23 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 922.23 and 373.61 is: 515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 922.23 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/922.23 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 922.23 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 344,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,556.66/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.53

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