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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,002.87 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,002.87 and 361.13 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,002.87 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,002.87 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,002.87 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 362,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,161.43/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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