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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.73, 1,004.40 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.73, 1,004.40 and 237.01 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.73 : 1,004.40 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.73/1,004.40 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.73x = 1,004.40 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.73x = 238,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,052.84/669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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