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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.78, 922.90 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.78, 922.90 and 374.03 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.78 : 922.90 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.78/922.90 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.78x = 922.90 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.78x = 345,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,192.29/668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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