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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.07, 1,003.41 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.07, 1,003.41 and 258.11 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.07 : 1,003.41 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.07/1,003.41 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.07x = 1,003.41 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.07x = 258,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,989.24/669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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