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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 924.17 and 389.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 924.17 and 389.87 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 924.17 = 389.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/924.17 = 389.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 924.17 × 389.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 360,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,299.59/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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