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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.63, 924.08 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.63, 924.08 and 374.90 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.63 : 924.08 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.63/924.08 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.63x = 924.08 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.63x = 346,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,431.10/669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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