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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.94, 924.38 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.94, 924.38 and 375.20 is: 517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.94 : 924.38 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.94/924.38 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.94x = 924.38 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.94x = 346,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,827.38/669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.70

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