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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.14, 1,001.91 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.14, 1,001.91 and 278.08 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.14 : 1,001.91 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.14/1,001.91 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.14x = 1,001.91 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.14x = 278,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,611.13/668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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