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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,001.07 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,001.07 and 395.20 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,001.07 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,001.07 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,001.07 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 395,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,618.65/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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