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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 922.35 and 388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 922.35 and 388.72 is: 536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 922.35 = 388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/922.35 = 388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 922.35 × 388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 358,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,535.89/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.26

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