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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.37, 923.71 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.37, 923.71 and 370.60 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.37 : 923.71 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.37/923.71 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.37x = 923.71 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.37x = 342,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,326.93/669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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