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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 923.87 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 923.87 and 370.77 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 923.87 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/923.87 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 923.87 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 342,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,541.43/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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