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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.70, 1,001.42 and 393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.70, 1,001.42 and 393.47 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.70 : 1,001.42 = 393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.70/1,001.42 = 393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.70x = 1,001.42 × 393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.70x = 394,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,021.75/667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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