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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.19, 1,004.20 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.19, 1,004.20 and 361.25 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.19 : 1,004.20 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.19/1,004.20 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.19x = 1,004.20 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.19x = 362,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,763.68/669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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