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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.95, 924.52 and 371.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.95, 924.52 and 371.21 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.95 : 924.52 = 371.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.95/924.52 = 371.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.95x = 924.52 × 371.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.95x = 343,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,191.07/669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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