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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 923.12 and 374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 923.12 and 374.23 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 923.12 = 374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/923.12 = 374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 923.12 × 374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 345,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,459.20/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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