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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 1,004.31 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 1,004.31 and 361.53 is: 542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 1,004.31 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/1,004.31 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 1,004.31 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 363,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,088.19/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.14

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