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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.00, 1,004.15 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.00, 1,004.15 and 361.51 is: 542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.00 : 1,004.15 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.00/1,004.15 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.00x = 1,004.15 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.00x = 363,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,003.44/669.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.61

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