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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.68, 1,002.18 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.68, 1,002.18 and 380.28 is: 569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.68 : 1,002.18 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.68/1,002.18 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.68x = 1,002.18 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.68x = 381,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,109.01/668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.94

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