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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 924.61 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 924.61 and 390.17 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 924.61 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/924.61 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 924.61 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 360,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,755.08/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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