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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 924.11 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 924.11 and 374.92 is: 517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 924.11 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/924.11 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 924.11 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 346,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,467.76/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.38

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