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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.65, 922.76 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.65, 922.76 and 373.90 is: 515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.65 : 922.76 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.65/922.76 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.65x = 922.76 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.65x = 345,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,019.96/668.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.99

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