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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 923.14 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 923.14 and 389.21 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 923.14 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/923.14 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 923.14 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 359,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,291.19/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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