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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.54, 1,004.34 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.54, 1,004.34 and 236.54 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.54 : 1,004.34 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.54/1,004.34 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.54x = 1,004.34 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.54x = 237,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,566.58/669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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