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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,003.68 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,003.68 and 380.16 is: 569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,003.68 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,003.68 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,003.68 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 381,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,558.99/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.83

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