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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 1,003.21 and 376.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 1,003.21 and 376.89 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 1,003.21 = 376.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/1,003.21 = 376.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 1,003.21 × 376.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 378,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,099.82/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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