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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.99, 1,003.88 and 394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.99, 1,003.88 and 394.21 is: 592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.99 : 1,003.88 = 394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.99/1,003.88 = 394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.99x = 1,003.88 × 394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.99x = 395,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,737.56/667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.43

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