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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 1,003.20 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 1,003.20 and 360.64 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 1,003.20 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/1,003.20 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 1,003.20 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 361,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,794.05/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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