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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 1,001.76 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 1,001.76 and 235.04 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 1,001.76 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/1,001.76 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 1,001.76 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 235,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,453.67/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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