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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.00, 1,001.51 and 338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.00, 1,001.51 and 338.83 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.00 : 1,001.51 = 338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.00/1,001.51 = 338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.00x = 1,001.51 × 338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.00x = 339,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,346.25/668.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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