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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.09, 1,004.07 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.09, 1,004.07 and 236.24 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.09 : 1,004.07 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.09/1,004.07 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.09x = 1,004.07 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.09x = 237,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,201.50/669.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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