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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,002.48 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,002.48 and 343.68 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,002.48 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,002.48 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,002.48 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 344,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,532.33/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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