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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.43, 1,001.15 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.43, 1,001.15 and 342.59 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.43 : 1,001.15 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.43/1,001.15 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.43x = 1,001.15 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.43x = 342,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,982.27/667.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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