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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,002.90 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,002.90 and 258.03 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,002.90 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,002.90 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,002.90 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 258,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,778.29/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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