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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.91, 924.45 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.91, 924.45 and 375.17 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.91 : 924.45 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.91/924.45 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.91x = 924.45 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.91x = 346,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,828.22/669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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