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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 1,003.62 and 258.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 1,003.62 and 258.13 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 1,003.62 = 258.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/1,003.62 = 258.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 1,003.62 × 258.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 259,064.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,064.43/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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