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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 1,002.87 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 1,002.87 and 344.22 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 1,002.87 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/1,002.87 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 1,002.87 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 345,207.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,207.91/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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