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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.99, 923.17 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.99, 923.17 and 370.22 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.99 : 923.17 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.99/923.17 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.99x = 923.17 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.99x = 341,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,777.67/668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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