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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 1,003.23 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 1,003.23 and 235.83 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 1,003.23 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/1,003.23 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 1,003.23 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 236,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,591.73/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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