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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 924.22 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 924.22 and 389.90 is: 538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 924.22 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/924.22 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 924.22 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 360,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,354.81/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.11

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