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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.82, 1,004.50 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.82, 1,004.50 and 236.88 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.82 : 1,004.50 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.82/1,004.50 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.82x = 1,004.50 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.82x = 237,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,945.96/669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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