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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 1,003.80 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 1,003.80 and 381.20 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 1,003.80 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/1,003.80 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 1,003.80 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 382,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,648.56/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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