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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.65, 924.09 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.65, 924.09 and 389.89 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.65 : 924.09 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.65/924.09 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.65x = 924.09 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.65x = 360,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,295.76/669.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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