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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.32, 923.62 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.32, 923.62 and 389.56 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.32 : 923.62 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.32/923.62 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.32x = 923.62 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.32x = 359,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,805.41/669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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