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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.53, 923.96 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.53, 923.96 and 389.80 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.53 : 923.96 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.53/923.96 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.53x = 923.96 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.53x = 360,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,158.27/669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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