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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 923.10 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 923.10 and 370.15 is: 510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 923.10 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/923.10 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 923.10 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 341,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,685.47/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.81

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