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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 923.26 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 923.26 and 389.52 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 923.26 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/923.26 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 923.26 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 359,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,628.24/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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