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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.70, 1,004.90 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.70, 1,004.90 and 361.24 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.70 : 1,004.90 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.70/1,004.90 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.70x = 1,004.90 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.70x = 363,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,010.08/669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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