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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.23, 1,002.63 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.23, 1,002.63 and 359.28 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.23 : 1,002.63 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.23/1,002.63 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.23x = 1,002.63 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.23x = 360,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,224.91/667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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