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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.45, 1,001.76 and 376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.45, 1,001.76 and 376.09 is: 563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.45 : 1,001.76 = 376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.45/1,001.76 = 376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.45x = 1,001.76 × 376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.45x = 376,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,745.03/668.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.61

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