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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 1,002.78 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 1,002.78 and 235.74 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 1,002.78 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/1,002.78 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 1,002.78 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 236,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,395.36/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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