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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 923.22 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 923.22 and 374.28 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 923.22 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/923.22 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 923.22 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 345,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,540.91/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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