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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 1,004.46 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 1,004.46 and 361.23 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 1,004.46 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/1,004.46 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 1,004.46 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 362,841.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,841.09/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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