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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 1,003.58 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 1,003.58 and 236.37 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 1,003.58 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/1,003.58 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 1,003.58 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 237,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,216.20/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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