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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 924.18 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 924.18 and 389.88 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 924.18 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/924.18 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 924.18 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 360,319.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,319.30/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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