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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 922.61 and 373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 922.61 and 373.81 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 922.61 = 373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/922.61 = 373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 922.61 × 373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 344,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,874.36/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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