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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,004.35 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,004.35 and 253.18 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,004.35 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,004.35 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,004.35 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 254,276.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,276.78/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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