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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 923.40 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 923.40 and 374.36 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 923.40 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/923.40 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 923.40 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 345,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,679.41/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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