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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 1,002.03 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 1,002.03 and 394.24 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 1,002.03 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/1,002.03 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 1,002.03 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 395,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,040.31/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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