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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.14, 1,003.80 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.14, 1,003.80 and 258.23 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.14 : 1,003.80 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.14/1,003.80 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.14x = 1,003.80 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.14x = 259,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,206.42/669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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