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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.69, 1,001.92 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.69, 1,001.92 and 359.54 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.69 : 1,001.92 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.69/1,001.92 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.69x = 1,001.92 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.69x = 360,228.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,228.84/667.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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