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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.09, 923.19 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.09, 923.19 and 389.18 is: 536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.09 : 923.19 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.09/923.19 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.09x = 923.19 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.09x = 359,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,281.01/669.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.97

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