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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 1,003.26 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 1,003.26 and 235.92 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 1,003.26 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/1,003.26 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 1,003.26 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 236,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,689.10/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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