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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,005.20 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,005.20 and 259.18 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,005.20 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,005.20 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,005.20 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 260,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,527.74/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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