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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.10, 923.38 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.10, 923.38 and 374.42 is: 516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.10 : 923.38 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.10/923.38 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.10x = 923.38 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.10x = 345,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,732.88/669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.71

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