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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,004.32 and 360.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,004.32 and 360.85 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,004.32 = 360.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,004.32 = 360.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,004.32 × 360.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 362,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,403.84/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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