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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.69, 1,000.57 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.69, 1,000.57 and 342.15 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.69 : 1,000.57 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.69/1,000.57 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.69x = 1,000.57 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.69x = 342,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,345.03/666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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