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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.17, 923.44 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.17, 923.44 and 374.44 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.17 : 923.44 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.17/923.44 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.17x = 923.44 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.17x = 345,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,772.87/669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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