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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.49, 923.86 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.49, 923.86 and 370.73 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.49 : 923.86 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.49/923.86 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.49x = 923.86 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.49x = 342,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,496.14/669.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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