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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.38, 922.25 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.38, 922.25 and 373.65 is: 515.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.38 : 922.25 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.38/922.25 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.38x = 922.25 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.38x = 344,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,598.71/668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.57

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