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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 1,003.41 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 1,003.41 and 376.02 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 1,003.41 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/1,003.41 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 1,003.41 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 377,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,302.23/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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