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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.61, 1,004.55 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.61, 1,004.55 and 236.71 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.61 : 1,004.55 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.61/1,004.55 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.61x = 1,004.55 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.61x = 237,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,787.03/669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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