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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.31, 999.68 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.31, 999.68 and 342.90 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.31 : 999.68 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.31/999.68 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.31x = 999.68 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.31x = 342,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,788.56/667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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