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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 1,003.64 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 1,003.64 and 360.66 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 1,003.64 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/1,003.64 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 1,003.64 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 361,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,971.00/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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