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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,004.44 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,004.44 and 258.68 is: 388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,004.44 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,004.44 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,004.44 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 259,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,828.54/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.08

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