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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 924.28 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 924.28 and 375.03 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 924.28 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/924.28 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 924.28 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 346,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,632.73/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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