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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.79, 922.95 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.79, 922.95 and 370.05 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.79 : 922.95 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.79/922.95 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.79x = 922.95 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.79x = 341,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,537.65/668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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