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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 923.08 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 923.08 and 374.18 is: 516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 923.08 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/923.08 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 923.08 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 345,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,398.07/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.37

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