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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.64, 1,000.78 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.64, 1,000.78 and 234.44 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.64 : 1,000.78 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.64/1,000.78 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.64x = 1,000.78 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.64x = 234,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,622.86/667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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