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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,004.37 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,004.37 and 258.70 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,004.37 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,004.37 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,004.37 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 259,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,830.52/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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