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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,003.02 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,003.02 and 360.67 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,003.02 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,003.02 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,003.02 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 361,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,759.22/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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