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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 923.63 and 374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 923.63 and 374.57 is: 516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 923.63 = 374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/923.63 = 374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 923.63 × 374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 345,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,957.60/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.88

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