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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.92, 1,005.09 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.92, 1,005.09 and 237.08 is: 355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.92 : 1,005.09 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.92/1,005.09 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.92x = 1,005.09 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.92x = 238,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,286.74/669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.69

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