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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.39, 923.67 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.39, 923.67 and 374.61 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.39 : 923.67 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.39/923.67 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.39x = 923.67 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.39x = 346,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,016.02/669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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