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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.17, 923.60 and 389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.17, 923.60 and 389.45 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.17 : 923.60 = 389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.17/923.60 = 389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.17x = 923.60 × 389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.17x = 359,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,696.02/669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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