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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 1,000.51 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 1,000.51 and 234.29 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 1,000.51 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/1,000.51 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 1,000.51 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 234,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,411.40/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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