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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.42, 923.84 and 374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.42, 923.84 and 374.71 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.42 : 923.84 = 374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.42/923.84 = 374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.42x = 923.84 × 374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.42x = 346,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,172.09/669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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