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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 924.44 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 924.44 and 390.06 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 924.44 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/924.44 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 924.44 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 360,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,585.12/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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