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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 1,004.06 and 377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 1,004.06 and 377.24 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 1,004.06 = 377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/1,004.06 = 377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 1,004.06 × 377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 378,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,775.05/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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