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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.37, 922.35 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.37, 922.35 and 373.63 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.37 : 922.35 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.37/922.35 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.37x = 922.35 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.37x = 344,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,617.63/668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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