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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 1,004.06 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 1,004.06 and 361.61 is: 542.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 1,004.06 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/1,004.06 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 1,004.06 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 363,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,076.33/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.03

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