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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 922.86 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 922.86 and 389.07 is: 536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 922.86 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/922.86 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 922.86 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 359,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,057.14/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.85

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