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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 1,004.03 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 1,004.03 and 236.50 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 1,004.03 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/1,004.03 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 1,004.03 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 237,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,453.10/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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