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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.90, 1,002.17 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.90, 1,002.17 and 360.43 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.90 : 1,002.17 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.90/1,002.17 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.90x = 1,002.17 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.90x = 361,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,210.53/668.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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