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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 1,003.19 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 1,003.19 and 395.01 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 1,003.19 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/1,003.19 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 1,003.19 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 396,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,268.11/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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