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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.37, 1,004.09 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.37, 1,004.09 and 182.41 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.37 : 1,004.09 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.37/1,004.09 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.37x = 1,004.09 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.37x = 183,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,156.06/669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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