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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.55, 1,004.31 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.55, 1,004.31 and 362.01 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.55 : 1,004.31 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.55/1,004.31 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.55x = 1,004.31 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.55x = 363,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,567.85/669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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