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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.43, 922.43 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.43, 922.43 and 388.60 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.43 : 922.43 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.43/922.43 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.43x = 922.43 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.43x = 358,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,454.36/668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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