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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.03, 1,002.18 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.03, 1,002.18 and 360.23 is: 540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.03 : 1,002.18 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.03/1,002.18 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.03x = 1,002.18 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.03x = 361,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,010.29/668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.41

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