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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 1,003.28 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 1,003.28 and 344.44 is: 516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 1,003.28 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/1,003.28 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 1,003.28 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 345,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,569.76/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.67

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