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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.54, 924.08 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.54, 924.08 and 374.88 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.54 : 924.08 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.54/924.08 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.54x = 924.08 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.54x = 346,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,417.24/669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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