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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 1,003.10 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 1,003.10 and 268.07 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 1,003.10 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/1,003.10 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 1,003.10 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 268,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,895.33/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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