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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,004.07 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,004.07 and 207.16 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,004.07 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,004.07 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,004.07 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 208,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,003.14/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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