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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.07, 1,001.52 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.07, 1,001.52 and 343.62 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.07 : 1,001.52 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.07/1,001.52 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.07x = 1,001.52 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.07x = 344,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,142.30/668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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