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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 924.14 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 924.14 and 374.90 is: 517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 924.14 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/924.14 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 924.14 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 346,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,458.21/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.38

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