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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 1,003.36 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 1,003.36 and 206.64 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 1,003.36 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/1,003.36 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 1,003.36 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 207,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,334.31/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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