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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.77, 1,001.66 and 359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.77, 1,001.66 and 359.77 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.77 : 1,001.66 = 359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.77/1,001.66 = 359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.77x = 1,001.66 × 359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.77x = 360,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,362.92/667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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