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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.59, 924.01 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.59, 924.01 and 370.85 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.59 : 924.01 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.59/924.01 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.59x = 924.01 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.59x = 342,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,670.49/669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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