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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 923.49 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 923.49 and 374.49 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 923.49 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/923.49 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 923.49 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 345,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,837.77/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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