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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.30, 1,003.64 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.30, 1,003.64 and 361.10 is: 541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.30 : 1,003.64 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.30/1,003.64 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.30x = 1,003.64 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.30x = 362,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,414.40/669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.48

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