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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.20 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.20 and 258.12 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.20 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.20 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.20 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 258,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,945.98/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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