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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.71, 1,000.88 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.71, 1,000.88 and 338.04 is: 506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.71 : 1,000.88 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.71/1,000.88 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.71x = 1,000.88 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.71x = 338,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,334.31/667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.71

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