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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 924.28 and 374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 924.28 and 374.98 is: 517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 924.28 = 374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/924.28 = 374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 924.28 × 374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 346,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,583.27/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.49

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