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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,004.36 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,004.36 and 340.56 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,004.36 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,004.36 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,004.36 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 342,044.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,044.84/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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