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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,001.52 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,001.52 and 394.56 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,001.52 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,001.52 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,001.52 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 395,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,159.73/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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