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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.73, 922.85 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.73, 922.85 and 374 is: 516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.73 : 922.85 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.73/922.85 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.73x = 922.85 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.73x = 345,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,144.03/668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.12

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