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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.81, 923.01 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.81, 923.01 and 370.08 is: 510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.81 : 923.01 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.81/923.01 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.81x = 923.01 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.81x = 341,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,587.54/668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.74

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