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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.70, 924.18 and 389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.70, 924.18 and 389.91 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.70 : 924.18 = 389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.70/924.18 = 389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.70x = 924.18 × 389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.70x = 360,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,349.03/669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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