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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 1,002 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 1,002 and 380.24 is: 569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 1,002 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/1,002 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 1,002 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 381,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,000.48/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.34

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