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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 923.56 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 923.56 and 374.50 is: 516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 923.56 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/923.56 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 923.56 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 345,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,869.04/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.76

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