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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,002.66 and 356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,002.66 and 356.93 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,002.66 = 356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,002.66 = 356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,002.66 × 356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 357,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,874.57/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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