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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 1,004.01 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 1,004.01 and 236.53 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 1,004.01 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/1,004.01 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 1,004.01 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 237,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,478.49/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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