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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 1,000.72 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 1,000.72 and 359.24 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 1,000.72 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/1,000.72 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 1,000.72 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 359,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,498.65/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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