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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,003.83 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,003.83 and 258.55 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,003.83 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,003.83 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,003.83 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 259,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,540.25/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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