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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.47, 1,001.07 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.47, 1,001.07 and 338.31 is: 507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.47 : 1,001.07 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.47/1,001.07 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.47x = 1,001.07 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.47x = 338,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,671.99/667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.40

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