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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.41, 922.38 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.41, 922.38 and 373.70 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.41 : 922.38 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.41/922.38 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.41x = 922.38 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.41x = 344,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,693.41/668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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