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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 923.03 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 923.03 and 389.24 is: 537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 923.03 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/923.03 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 923.03 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 359,278.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,278.56/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.07

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