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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 1,002.19 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 1,002.19 and 355.91 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 1,002.19 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/1,002.19 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 1,002.19 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 356,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,682.65/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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