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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,004.01 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,004.01 and 236.49 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,004.01 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,004.01 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,004.01 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 237,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,438.32/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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