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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,005.75 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,005.75 and 395.37 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,005.75 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,005.75 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,005.75 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 397,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,643.38/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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