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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,002.02 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,002.02 and 235.02 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,002.02 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,002.02 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,002.02 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 235,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,494.74/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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