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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 1,003.68 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 1,003.68 and 344.16 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 1,003.68 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/1,003.68 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 1,003.68 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 345,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,426.51/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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