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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.34, 923.71 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.34, 923.71 and 374.61 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.34 : 923.71 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.34/923.71 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.34x = 923.71 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.34x = 346,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,024.51/669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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