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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.67, 922.68 and 389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.67, 922.68 and 389.00 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.67 : 922.68 = 389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.67/922.68 = 389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.67x = 922.68 × 389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.67x = 358,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,917.91/668.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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