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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 924.29 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 924.29 and 389.99 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 924.29 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/924.29 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 924.29 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 360,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,464.22/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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