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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.29, 1,004.36 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.29, 1,004.36 and 361.35 is: 542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.29 : 1,004.36 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.29/1,004.36 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.29x = 1,004.36 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.29x = 362,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,927.52/669.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.26

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