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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 1,003.10 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 1,003.10 and 278.88 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 1,003.10 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/1,003.10 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 1,003.10 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 279,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,743.13/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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