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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.46, 923.92 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.46, 923.92 and 389.68 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.46 : 923.92 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.46/923.92 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.46x = 923.92 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.46x = 360,033.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,033.15/669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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