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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 1,003.96 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 1,003.96 and 361.38 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 1,003.96 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/1,003.96 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 1,003.96 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 362,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,810.84/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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