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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 1,002.88 and 360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 1,002.88 and 360.45 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 1,002.88 = 360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/1,002.88 = 360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 1,002.88 × 360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 361,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,488.55/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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