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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 922.53 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 922.53 and 392.50 is: 541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 922.53 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/922.53 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 922.53 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 362,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,093.03/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.65

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