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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.55, 1,005.81 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.55, 1,005.81 and 363.01 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.55 : 1,005.81 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.55/1,005.81 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.55x = 1,005.81 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.55x = 365,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,119.09/670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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