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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 1,002.66 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 1,002.66 and 375.48 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 1,002.66 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/1,002.66 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 1,002.66 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 376,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,478.78/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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