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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,003.73 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,003.73 and 258.05 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,003.73 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,003.73 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,003.73 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 259,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,012.53/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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