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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.47, 922.24 and 388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.47, 922.24 and 388.66 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.47 : 922.24 = 388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.47/922.24 = 388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.47x = 922.24 × 388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.47x = 358,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,437.80/668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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