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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.42, 1,005.41 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.42, 1,005.41 and 361.97 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.42 : 1,005.41 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.42/1,005.41 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.42x = 1,005.41 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.42x = 363,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,921.42/670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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