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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.69, 924.17 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.69, 924.17 and 390.09 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.69 : 924.17 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.69/924.17 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.69x = 924.17 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.69x = 360,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,507.52/669.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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