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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.53, 922.43 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.53, 922.43 and 388.61 is: 536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.53 : 922.43 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.53/922.43 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.53x = 922.43 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.53x = 358,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,465.52/668.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.20

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