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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.93, 1,003.25 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.93, 1,003.25 and 339.78 is: 509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.93 : 1,003.25 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.93/1,003.25 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.93x = 1,003.25 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.93x = 340,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,882.59/668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.60

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