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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.71, 1,003.86 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.71, 1,003.86 and 361.49 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.71 : 1,003.86 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.71/1,003.86 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.71x = 1,003.86 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.71x = 362,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,880.33/669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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