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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.13, 1,000.97 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.13, 1,000.97 and 342.32 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.13 : 1,000.97 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.13/1,000.97 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.13x = 1,000.97 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.13x = 342,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,645.33/667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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