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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,004.40 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,004.40 and 361.44 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,004.40 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,004.40 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,004.40 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 363,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,030.34/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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