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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.17, 1,002.87 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.17, 1,002.87 and 360.27 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.17 : 1,002.87 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.17/1,002.87 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.17x = 1,002.87 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.17x = 361,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,303.97/669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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