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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 1,003.19 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 1,003.19 and 360.38 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 1,003.19 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/1,003.19 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 1,003.19 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 361,530.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,530.32/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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