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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.81, 1,004.23 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.81, 1,004.23 and 361.47 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.81 : 1,004.23 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.81/1,004.23 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.81x = 1,004.23 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.81x = 362,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,999.02/669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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