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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,003.74 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,003.74 and 344.18 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,003.74 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,003.74 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,003.74 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 345,467.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,467.23/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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