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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.66, 922.90 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.66, 922.90 and 373.98 is: 516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.66 : 922.90 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.66/922.90 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.66x = 922.90 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.66x = 345,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,146.14/668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.18

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