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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,005.02 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,005.02 and 361.60 is: 542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,005.02 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,005.02 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,005.02 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 363,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,415.23/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.61

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