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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,004.12 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,004.12 and 236.56 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,004.12 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,004.12 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,004.12 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 237,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,534.63/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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