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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,004.02 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,004.02 and 252.93 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,004.02 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,004.02 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,004.02 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 253,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,946.78/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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