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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 1,001.52 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 1,001.52 and 395.60 is: 591.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 1,001.52 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/1,001.52 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 1,001.52 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 396,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,201.31/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.91

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