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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.68, 1,000.68 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.68, 1,000.68 and 379.28 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.68 : 1,000.68 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.68/1,000.68 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.68x = 1,000.68 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.68x = 379,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,537.91/667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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