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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 1,000.48 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 1,000.48 and 359.04 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 1,000.48 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/1,000.48 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 1,000.48 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 359,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,212.34/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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