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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,004.74 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,004.74 and 236.81 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,004.74 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,004.74 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,004.74 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 237,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,934.40/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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