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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.43, 1,004.00 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.43, 1,004.00 and 340.16 is: 510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.43 : 1,004.00 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.43/1,004.00 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.43x = 1,004.00 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.43x = 341,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,516.74/669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.16

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