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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.19, 1,001.33 and 342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.19, 1,001.33 and 342.65 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.19 : 1,001.33 = 342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.19/1,001.33 = 342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.19x = 1,001.33 × 342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.19x = 343,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,099.00/667.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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