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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 922.66 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 922.66 and 373.88 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 922.66 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/922.66 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 922.66 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 344,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,964.12/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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