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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 923.30 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 923.30 and 374.34 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 923.30 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/923.30 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 923.30 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 345,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,628.12/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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