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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.58, 924.08 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.58, 924.08 and 374.91 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.58 : 924.08 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.58/924.08 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.58x = 924.08 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.58x = 346,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,441.49/669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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