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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.23, 923.53 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.23, 923.53 and 374.50 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.23 : 923.53 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.23/923.53 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.23x = 923.53 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.23x = 345,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,861.99/669.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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