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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 1,004 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 1,004 and 258.20 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 1,004 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/1,004 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 1,004 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 259,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,232.80/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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