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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.89, 1,001.21 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.89, 1,001.21 and 359.28 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.89 : 1,001.21 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.89/1,001.21 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.89x = 1,001.21 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.89x = 359,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,712.93/667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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