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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.46, 1,000.56 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.46, 1,000.56 and 342.12 is: 512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.46 : 1,000.56 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.46/1,000.56 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.46x = 1,000.56 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.46x = 342,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,311.59/667.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.86

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