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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 1,004.20 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 1,004.20 and 258.60 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 1,004.20 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/1,004.20 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 1,004.20 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 259,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,686.12/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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