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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 923.27 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 923.27 and 389.38 is: 537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 923.27 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/923.27 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 923.27 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 359,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,501.54/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.34

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