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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 922.74 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 922.74 and 373.96 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 922.74 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/922.74 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 922.74 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 345,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,067.85/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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