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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.59, 1,002.21 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.59, 1,002.21 and 379.42 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.59 : 1,002.21 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.59/1,002.21 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.59x = 1,002.21 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.59x = 380,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,258.52/668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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