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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.72, 924.21 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.72, 924.21 and 375.06 is: 517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.72 : 924.21 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.72/924.21 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.72x = 924.21 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.72x = 346,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,636.51/669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.58

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