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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.78, 1,001.38 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.78, 1,001.38 and 394 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.78 : 1,001.38 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.78/1,001.38 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.78x = 1,001.38 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.78x = 394,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,543.72/667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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