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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 922.98 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 922.98 and 374.10 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 922.98 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/922.98 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 922.98 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 345,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,282.66/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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