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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 1,002.03 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 1,002.03 and 375.47 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 1,002.03 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/1,002.03 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 1,002.03 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 376,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,232.20/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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