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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.42, 922.47 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.42, 922.47 and 373.70 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.42 : 922.47 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.42/922.47 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.42x = 922.47 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.42x = 344,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,727.04/668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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