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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.26, 1,002.39 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.26, 1,002.39 and 343.72 is: 515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.26 : 1,002.39 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.26/1,002.39 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.26x = 1,002.39 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.26x = 344,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,541.49/668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.58

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