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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,004.28 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,004.28 and 236.80 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,004.28 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,004.28 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,004.28 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 237,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,813.50/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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