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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.75, 1,002.01 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.75, 1,002.01 and 359.60 is: 539.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.75 : 1,002.01 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.75/1,002.01 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.75x = 1,002.01 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.75x = 360,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,320.64/667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.60

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