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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.69, 1,004.57 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.69, 1,004.57 and 236.88 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.69 : 1,004.57 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.69/1,004.57 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.69x = 1,004.57 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.69x = 237,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,962.54/669.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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