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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 1,001.40 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 1,001.40 and 343.04 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 1,001.40 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/1,001.40 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 1,001.40 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 343,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,520.26/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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