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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,003.32 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,003.32 and 344.28 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,003.32 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,003.32 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,003.32 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 345,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,423.01/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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