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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 923.13 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 923.13 and 374.22 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 923.13 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/923.13 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 923.13 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 345,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,453.71/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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