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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.71, 1,004.84 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.71, 1,004.84 and 361.19 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.71 : 1,004.84 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.71/1,004.84 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.71x = 1,004.84 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.71x = 362,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,938.16/669.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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