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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.01, 1,005.53 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.01, 1,005.53 and 259.25 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.01 : 1,005.53 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.01/1,005.53 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.01x = 1,005.53 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.01x = 260,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,677.33/670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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