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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.68, 1,004.40 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.68, 1,004.40 and 258.72 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.68 : 1,004.40 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.68/1,004.40 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.68x = 1,004.40 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.68x = 259,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,858.37/669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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