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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.72, 922.83 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.72, 922.83 and 374.02 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.72 : 922.83 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.72/922.83 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.72x = 922.83 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.72x = 345,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,152.26/668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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