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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.91, 1,002.16 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.91, 1,002.16 and 360.44 is: 540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.91 : 1,002.16 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.91/1,002.16 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.91x = 1,002.16 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.91x = 361,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,218.55/668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.01

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