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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 924.36 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 924.36 and 375.08 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 924.36 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/924.36 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 924.36 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 346,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,704.33/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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