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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 1,004.88 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 1,004.88 and 360.78 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 1,004.88 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/1,004.88 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 1,004.88 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 362,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,540.61/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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