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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 1,003.58 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 1,003.58 and 258.08 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 1,003.58 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/1,003.58 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 1,003.58 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 259,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,003.93/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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