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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 924.04 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 924.04 and 389.93 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 924.04 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/924.04 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 924.04 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 360,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,310.92/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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