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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 1,004 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 1,004 and 273.76 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 1,004 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/1,004 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 1,004 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 274,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,855.04/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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