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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,004.42 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,004.42 and 360.48 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,004.42 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,004.42 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,004.42 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 362,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,071.52/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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