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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.39, 922.38 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.39, 922.38 and 369.62 is: 510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.39 : 922.38 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.39/922.38 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.39x = 922.38 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.39x = 340,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,932.65/668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.08

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