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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 1,002.42 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 1,002.42 and 339.24 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 1,002.42 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/1,002.42 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 1,002.42 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 340,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,060.96/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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