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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,003.46 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,003.46 and 258.30 is: 387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,003.46 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,003.46 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,003.46 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 259,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,192.43/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.35

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