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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,003.25 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,003.25 and 360.62 is: 540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,003.25 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,003.25 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,003.25 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 361,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,791.66/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.47

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