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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 1,003.78 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 1,003.78 and 236.44 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 1,003.78 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/1,003.78 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 1,003.78 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 237,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,333.74/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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