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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 924.38 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 924.38 and 375.16 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 924.38 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/924.38 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 924.38 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 346,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,790.40/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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