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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.43, 923.87 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.43, 923.87 and 389.75 is: 537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.43 : 923.87 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.43/923.87 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.43x = 923.87 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.43x = 360,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,078.33/669.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.89

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