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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 1,004.04 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 1,004.04 and 182.38 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 1,004.04 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/1,004.04 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 1,004.04 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 183,116.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,116.82/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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