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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 922.66 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 922.66 and 373.84 is: 515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 922.66 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/922.66 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 922.66 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 344,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,928.84/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.92

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