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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,002.80 and 376.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,002.80 and 376.00 is: 563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,002.80 = 376.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,002.80 = 376.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,002.80 × 376.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 377,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,058.15/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.29

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