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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 924.33 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 924.33 and 375.12 is: 517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 924.33 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/924.33 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 924.33 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 346,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,734.67/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.61

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