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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.31, 923.66 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.31, 923.66 and 374.58 is: 516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.31 : 923.66 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.31/923.66 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.31x = 923.66 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.31x = 345,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,984.56/669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.93

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