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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.27, 1,001.38 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.27, 1,001.38 and 234.46 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.27 : 1,001.38 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.27/1,001.38 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.27x = 1,001.38 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.27x = 234,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,782.97/667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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