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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 922.68 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 922.68 and 388.86 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 922.68 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/922.68 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 922.68 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 358,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,793.34/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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