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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,004.06 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,004.06 and 236.54 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,004.06 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,004.06 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,004.06 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 237,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,503.45/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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