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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 922.29 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 922.29 and 388.68 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 922.29 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/922.29 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 922.29 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 358,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,475.95/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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