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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.61, 1,003.05 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.61, 1,003.05 and 235.71 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.61 : 1,003.05 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.61/1,003.05 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.61x = 1,003.05 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.61x = 236,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,428.92/668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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