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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 1,003.54 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 1,003.54 and 377.28 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 1,003.54 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/1,003.54 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 1,003.54 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 378,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,615.57/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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