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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 923.40 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 923.40 and 374.42 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 923.40 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/923.40 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 923.40 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 345,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,734.81/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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