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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.53, 923.99 and 374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.53, 923.99 and 374.89 is: 517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.53 : 923.99 = 374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.53/923.99 = 374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.53x = 923.99 × 374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.53x = 346,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,394.61/669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.37

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