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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.21, 923.56 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.21, 923.56 and 374.51 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.21 : 923.56 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.21/923.56 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.21x = 923.56 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.21x = 345,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,876.90/669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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