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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 1,003.71 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 1,003.71 and 360.73 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 1,003.71 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/1,003.71 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 1,003.71 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 362,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,067.41/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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