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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 923.21 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 923.21 and 389.24 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 923.21 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/923.21 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 923.21 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 359,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,350.26/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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