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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.71, 922.71 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.71, 922.71 and 373.93 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.71 : 922.71 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.71/922.71 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.71x = 922.71 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.71x = 345,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,028.95/668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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