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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,003.71 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,003.71 and 207.02 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,003.71 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,003.71 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,003.71 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 207,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,788.04/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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