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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 923.01 and 385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 923.01 and 385.27 is: 531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 923.01 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/923.01 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 923.01 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 355,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,611.67/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.66

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