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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.46, 922.43 and 388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.46, 922.43 and 388.70 is: 536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.46 : 922.43 = 388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.46/922.43 = 388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.46x = 922.43 × 388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.46x = 358,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,541.99/668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.37

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