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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.12, 1,000.52 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.12, 1,000.52 and 234.32 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.12 : 1,000.52 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.12/1,000.52 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.12x = 1,000.52 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.12x = 234,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,441.85/667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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