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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.50 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.50 and 259.19 is: 388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.50 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.50 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.50 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 260,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,611.17/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.88

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