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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,005.55 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,005.55 and 259.52 is: 389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,005.55 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,005.55 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,005.55 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 260,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,959.04/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.24

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