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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 922.37 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 922.37 and 388.64 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 922.37 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/922.37 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 922.37 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 358,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,470.24/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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