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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 923.02 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 923.02 and 374.11 is: 516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 923.02 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/923.02 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 923.02 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 345,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,304.53/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.28

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