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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.36, 923.62 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.36, 923.62 and 374.62 is: 516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.36 : 923.62 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.36/923.62 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.36x = 923.62 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.36x = 346,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,006.52/669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.92

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