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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,003.50 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,003.50 and 258.03 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,003.50 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,003.50 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,003.50 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 258,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,933.11/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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