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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.36, 922.36 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.36, 922.36 and 373.66 is: 515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.36 : 922.36 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.36/922.36 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.36x = 922.36 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.36x = 344,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,649.04/668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.66

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