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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.97, 924.55 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.97, 924.55 and 375.24 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.97 : 924.55 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.97/924.55 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.97x = 924.55 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.97x = 346,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,928.14/669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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