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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.82, 923.09 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.82, 923.09 and 389.04 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.82 : 923.09 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.82/923.09 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.82x = 923.09 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.82x = 359,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,116.99/668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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