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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,004.10 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,004.10 and 236.92 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,004.10 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,004.10 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,004.10 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 237,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,891.37/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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