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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 1,002.90 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 1,002.90 and 235.78 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 1,002.90 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/1,002.90 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 1,002.90 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 236,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,463.76/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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