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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.02, 1,002.14 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.02, 1,002.14 and 339.12 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.02 : 1,002.14 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.02/1,002.14 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.02x = 1,002.14 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.02x = 339,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,845.72/668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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