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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 923.50 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 923.50 and 374.49 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 923.50 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/923.50 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 923.50 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 345,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,841.98/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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