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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.21, 923.61 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.21, 923.61 and 374.58 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.21 : 923.61 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.21/923.61 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.21x = 923.61 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.21x = 345,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,965.83/669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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