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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.55, 1,004.33 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.55, 1,004.33 and 236.41 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.55 : 1,004.33 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.55/1,004.33 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.55x = 1,004.33 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.55x = 237,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,433.66/669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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