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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.83, 923.01 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.83, 923.01 and 374.09 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.83 : 923.01 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.83/923.01 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.83x = 923.01 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.83x = 345,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,288.81/668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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