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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.37, 923.73 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.37, 923.73 and 374.63 is: 516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.37 : 923.73 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.37/923.73 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.37x = 923.73 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.37x = 346,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,056.97/669.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.99

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