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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.61, 924.08 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.61, 924.08 and 374.87 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.61 : 924.08 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.61/924.08 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.61x = 924.08 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.61x = 346,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,403.37/669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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