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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 923.94 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 923.94 and 374.81 is: 517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 923.94 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/923.94 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 923.94 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 346,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,297.33/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.25

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