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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.57, 924.04 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.57, 924.04 and 374.83 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.57 : 924.04 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.57/924.04 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.57x = 924.04 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.57x = 346,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,357.91/669.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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