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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.75, 922.86 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.75, 922.86 and 374.05 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.75 : 922.86 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.75/922.86 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.75x = 922.86 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.75x = 345,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,189.30/668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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