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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 1,003.82 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 1,003.82 and 361.04 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 1,003.82 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/1,003.82 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 1,003.82 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 362,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,419.17/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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