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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 922.81 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 922.81 and 369.99 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 922.81 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/922.81 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 922.81 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 341,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,425.86/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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