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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 923.84 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 923.84 and 385.88 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 923.84 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/923.84 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 923.84 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 356,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,484.83/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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