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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,004.63 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,004.63 and 236.91 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,004.63 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,004.63 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,004.63 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 238,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,005.71/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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