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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 922.78 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 922.78 and 389 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 922.78 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/922.78 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 922.78 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 358,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,961.42/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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