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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.33, 923.47 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.33, 923.47 and 389.56 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.33 : 923.47 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.33/923.47 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.33x = 923.47 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.33x = 359,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,745.42/669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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