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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 1,001.39 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 1,001.39 and 343.46 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 1,001.39 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/1,001.39 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 1,001.39 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 343,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,938.20/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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