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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.50, 1,002.78 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.50, 1,002.78 and 343.78 is: 515.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.50 : 1,002.78 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.50/1,002.78 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.50x = 1,002.78 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.50x = 344,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,735.71/668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.69

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