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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 922.53 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 922.53 and 373.74 is: 515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 922.53 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/922.53 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 922.53 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 344,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,786.36/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.78

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