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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.08, 1,002.39 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.08, 1,002.39 and 359.16 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.08 : 1,002.39 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.08/1,002.39 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.08x = 1,002.39 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.08x = 360,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,018.39/667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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