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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.71, 922.80 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.71, 922.80 and 388.96 is: 536.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.71 : 922.80 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.71/922.80 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.71x = 922.80 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.71x = 358,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,932.29/668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.75

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