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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.04, 1,003.64 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.04, 1,003.64 and 344.32 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.04 : 1,003.64 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.04/1,003.64 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.04x = 1,003.64 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.04x = 345,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,573.32/669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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