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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.37, 923.75 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.37, 923.75 and 374.64 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.37 : 923.75 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.37/923.75 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.37x = 923.75 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.37x = 346,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,068.61/669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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