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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.60, 922.61 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.60, 922.61 and 388.79 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.60 : 922.61 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.60/922.61 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.60x = 922.61 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.60x = 358,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,704.82/668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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