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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 999.89 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 999.89 and 359.43 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 999.89 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/999.89 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 999.89 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 359,388.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,388.67/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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