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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 1,001.40 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 1,001.40 and 359.26 is: 539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 1,001.40 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/1,001.40 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 1,001.40 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 359,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,762.96/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.08

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