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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.42, 922.46 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.42, 922.46 and 373.71 is: 515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.42 : 922.46 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.42/922.46 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.42x = 922.46 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.42x = 344,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,728.60/668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.74

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