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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.02, 1,001.10 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.02, 1,001.10 and 342.70 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.02 : 1,001.10 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.02/1,001.10 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.02x = 1,001.10 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.02x = 343,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,076.97/668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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