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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 923.18 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 923.18 and 374.24 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 923.18 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/923.18 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 923.18 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 345,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,491.32/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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