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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 922.54 and 388.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 922.54 and 388.85 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 922.54 = 388.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/922.54 = 388.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 922.54 × 388.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 358,729.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,729.68/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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