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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 1,004.25 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 1,004.25 and 236.67 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 1,004.25 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/1,004.25 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 1,004.25 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 237,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,675.85/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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