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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.30, 923.59 and 374.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.30, 923.59 and 374.59 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.30 : 923.59 = 374.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.30/923.59 = 374.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.30x = 923.59 × 374.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.30x = 345,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,963.90/669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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