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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 922.61 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 922.61 and 373.86 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 922.61 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/922.61 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 922.61 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 344,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,926.97/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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