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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.94, 1,004.94 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.94, 1,004.94 and 237.13 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.94 : 1,004.94 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.94/1,004.94 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.94x = 1,004.94 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.94x = 238,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,298.91/669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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