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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.21, 1,001.62 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.21, 1,001.62 and 359.98 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.21 : 1,001.62 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.21/1,001.62 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.21x = 1,001.62 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.21x = 360,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,563.31/668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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