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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 1,003.26 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 1,003.26 and 258.08 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 1,003.26 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/1,003.26 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 1,003.26 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 258,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,921.34/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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