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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 923.72 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 923.72 and 374.60 is: 516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 923.72 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/923.72 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 923.72 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 346,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,019.02/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.88

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