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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 923.79 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 923.79 and 374.65 is: 517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 923.79 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/923.79 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 923.79 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 346,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,097.92/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.03

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