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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 923.44 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 923.44 and 389.30 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 923.44 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/923.44 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 923.44 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 359,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,495.19/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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