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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.93, 923.11 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.93, 923.11 and 374.20 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.93 : 923.11 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.93/923.11 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.93x = 923.11 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.93x = 345,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,424.52/668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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