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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.13, 923.40 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.13, 923.40 and 389.54 is: 537.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.13 : 923.40 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.13/923.40 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.13x = 923.40 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.13x = 359,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,698.35/669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.56

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