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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.82, 924.21 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.82, 924.21 and 389.92 is: 538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.82 : 924.21 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.82/924.21 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.82x = 924.21 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.82x = 360,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,367.96/669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.01

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