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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 1,000.62 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 1,000.62 and 342.72 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 1,000.62 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/1,000.62 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 1,000.62 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 342,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,932.49/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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