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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 1,001.50 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 1,001.50 and 356.04 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 1,001.50 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/1,001.50 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 1,001.50 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 356,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,574.06/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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