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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 924.12 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 924.12 and 389.81 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 924.12 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/924.12 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 924.12 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 360,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,231.22/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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