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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.42, 1,001.28 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.42, 1,001.28 and 343.34 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.42 : 1,001.28 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.42/1,001.28 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.42x = 1,001.28 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.42x = 343,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,779.48/668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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