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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.49, 1,003.13 and 393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.49, 1,003.13 and 393.71 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.49 : 1,003.13 = 393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.49/1,003.13 = 393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.49x = 1,003.13 × 393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.49x = 394,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,940.34/667.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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