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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 924.02 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 924.02 and 374.86 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 924.02 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/924.02 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 924.02 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 346,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,378.14/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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