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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.98, 1,004.46 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.98, 1,004.46 and 361.64 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.98 : 1,004.46 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.98/1,004.46 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.98x = 1,004.46 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.98x = 363,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,252.91/669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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