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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 1,003.50 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 1,003.50 and 258.44 is: 387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 1,003.50 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/1,003.50 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 1,003.50 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 259,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,339.52/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.36

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