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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 923.24 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 923.24 and 374.30 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 923.24 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/923.24 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 923.24 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 345,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,566.86/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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