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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 922.86 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 922.86 and 373.97 is: 516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 922.86 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/922.86 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 922.86 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 345,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,124.26/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.13

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