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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.92, 1,002.98 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.92, 1,002.98 and 344.52 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.92 : 1,002.98 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.92/1,002.98 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.92x = 1,002.98 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.92x = 345,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,546.67/668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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