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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,003.40 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,003.40 and 235.91 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,003.40 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,003.40 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,003.40 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 236,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,705.90/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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