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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.37, 922.33 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.37, 922.33 and 369.60 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.37 : 922.33 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.37/922.33 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.37x = 922.33 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.37x = 340,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,890.37/668.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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