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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,003.11 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,003.11 and 258.01 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,003.11 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,003.11 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,003.11 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 258,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,812.41/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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