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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.01, 1,003.77 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.01, 1,003.77 and 361.40 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.01 : 1,003.77 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.01/1,003.77 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.01x = 1,003.77 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.01x = 362,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,757.46/670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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