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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.51, 1,002.09 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.51, 1,002.09 and 251.74 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.51 : 1,002.09 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.51/1,002.09 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.51x = 1,002.09 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.51x = 252,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,261.13/668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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