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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 923.39 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 923.39 and 374.39 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 923.39 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/923.39 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 923.39 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 345,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,701.49/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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