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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.42, 1,004.37 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.42, 1,004.37 and 236.64 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.42 : 1,004.37 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.42/1,004.37 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.42x = 1,004.37 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.42x = 237,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,674.12/669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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