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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.72, 1,003.68 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.72, 1,003.68 and 236.46 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.72 : 1,003.68 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.72/1,003.68 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.72x = 1,003.68 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.72x = 237,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,330.17/669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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