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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,003.35 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,003.35 and 258.10 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,003.35 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,003.35 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,003.35 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 258,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,964.64/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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