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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 922.52 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 922.52 and 373.76 is: 515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 922.52 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/922.52 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 922.52 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 344,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,801.08/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.80

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