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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 922.43 and 373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 922.43 and 373.67 is: 515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 922.43 = 373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/922.43 = 373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 922.43 × 373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 344,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,677.94/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.65

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