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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.79, 1,003.33 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.79, 1,003.33 and 235.98 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.79 : 1,003.33 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.79/1,003.33 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.79x = 1,003.33 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.79x = 236,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,760.21/668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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