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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,003.94 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,003.94 and 377.39 is: 565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,003.94 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,003.94 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,003.94 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 378,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,870.01/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.69

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