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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.80, 1,003.24 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.80, 1,003.24 and 293.52 is: 440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.80 : 1,003.24 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.80/1,003.24 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.80x = 1,003.24 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.80x = 294,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,471.00/668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.30

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