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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 923.01 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 923.01 and 381.41 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 923.01 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/923.01 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 923.01 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 352,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,040.63/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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