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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.92, 923.13 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.92, 923.13 and 374.24 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.92 : 923.13 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.92/923.13 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.92x = 923.13 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.92x = 345,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,472.17/668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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