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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 1,001.89 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 1,001.89 and 360.15 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 1,001.89 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/1,001.89 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 1,001.89 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 360,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,830.68/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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