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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.08, 1,003.24 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.08, 1,003.24 and 376.12 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.08 : 1,003.24 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.08/1,003.24 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.08x = 1,003.24 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.08x = 377,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,338.63/669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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