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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,004.96 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,004.96 and 237.12 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,004.96 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,004.96 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,004.96 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 238,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,296.12/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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