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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 1,002.52 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 1,002.52 and 359.94 is: 540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 1,002.52 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/1,002.52 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 1,002.52 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 360,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,850.45/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.12

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