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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 923.64 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 923.64 and 374.56 is: 516.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 923.64 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/923.64 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 923.64 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 345,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,958.60/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.94

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