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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 924.15 and 390.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 924.15 and 390.01 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 924.15 = 390.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/924.15 = 390.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 924.15 × 390.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 360,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,427.74/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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