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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 1,003.39 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 1,003.39 and 258.06 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 1,003.39 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/1,003.39 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 1,003.39 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 258,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,934.82/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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