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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 923.70 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 923.70 and 389.68 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 923.70 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/923.70 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 923.70 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 359,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,947.42/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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