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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.01, 923.43 and 389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.01, 923.43 and 389.31 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.01 : 923.43 = 389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.01/923.43 = 389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.01x = 923.43 × 389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.01x = 359,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,500.53/669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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