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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 922.92 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 922.92 and 389 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 922.92 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/922.92 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 922.92 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 359,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,015.88/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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