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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 1,003.62 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 1,003.62 and 361.64 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 1,003.62 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/1,003.62 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 1,003.62 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 362,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,949.14/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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