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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 922.48 and 388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 922.48 and 388.75 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 922.48 = 388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/922.48 = 388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 922.48 × 388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 358,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,614.10/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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