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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,004.16 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,004.16 and 344.88 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,004.16 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,004.16 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,004.16 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 346,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,314.70/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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