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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 1,002.38 and 502.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 1,002.38 and 502.35 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 1,002.38 = 502.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/1,002.38 = 502.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 1,002.38 × 502.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 503,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,543.08/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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