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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 924.39 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 924.39 and 375.13 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 924.39 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/924.39 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 924.39 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 346,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,766.42/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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