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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 1,003.29 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 1,003.29 and 206.56 is: 309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 1,003.29 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/1,003.29 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 1,003.29 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 207,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,239.58/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.89

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