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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 1,002.18 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 1,002.18 and 342.51 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 1,002.18 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/1,002.18 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 1,002.18 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 343,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,256.67/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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