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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 1,001.09 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 1,001.09 and 359.33 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 1,001.09 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/1,001.09 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 1,001.09 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 359,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,721.67/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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