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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.65, 1,003.55 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.65, 1,003.55 and 361.67 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.65 : 1,003.55 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.65/1,003.55 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.65x = 1,003.55 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.65x = 362,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,947.10/669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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