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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 924.12 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 924.12 and 374.93 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 924.12 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/924.12 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 924.12 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 346,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,475.69/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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