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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.04, 1,002.98 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.04, 1,002.98 and 258.08 is: 386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.04 : 1,002.98 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.04/1,002.98 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.04x = 1,002.98 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.04x = 258,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,849.08/669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.90

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