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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,003.50 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,003.50 and 380.52 is: 570.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,003.50 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,003.50 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,003.50 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 381,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,851.82/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.88

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