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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.57, 1,001.36 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.57, 1,001.36 and 234.63 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.57 : 1,001.36 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.57/1,001.36 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.57x = 1,001.36 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.57x = 234,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,949.10/667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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