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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.49, 922.48 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.49, 922.48 and 373.75 is: 515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.49 : 922.48 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.49/922.48 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.49x = 922.48 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.49x = 344,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,776.90/668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.75

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