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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.98, 924.57 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.98, 924.57 and 371.22 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.98 : 924.57 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.98/924.57 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.98x = 924.57 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.98x = 343,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,218.88/669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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