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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.35, 1,000 and 393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.35, 1,000 and 393.29 is: 589.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.35 : 1,000 = 393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.35/1,000 = 393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.35x = 1,000 × 393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.35x = 393,290
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,290/667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.33

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