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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 922.58 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 922.58 and 373.77 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 922.58 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/922.58 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 922.58 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 344,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,831.21/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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