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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,003.12 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,003.12 and 258.19 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,003.12 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,003.12 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,003.12 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 258,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,995.55/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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