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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 923.40 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 923.40 and 374.43 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 923.40 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/923.40 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 923.40 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 345,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,748.66/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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