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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.66, 1,000.62 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.66, 1,000.62 and 359.62 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.66 : 1,000.62 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.66/1,000.62 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.66x = 1,000.62 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.66x = 359,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,842.96/667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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