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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 1,003.95 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 1,003.95 and 258.27 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 1,003.95 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/1,003.95 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 1,003.95 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 259,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,290.17/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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