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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 1,003.62 and 258.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 1,003.62 and 258.37 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 1,003.62 = 258.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/1,003.62 = 258.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 1,003.62 × 258.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 259,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,305.30/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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