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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.67, 1,000.02 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.67, 1,000.02 and 341.78 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.67 : 1,000.02 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.67/1,000.02 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.67x = 1,000.02 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.67x = 341,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,786.84/666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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