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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 909.34 and 393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 909.34 and 393.31 is: 542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 909.34 = 393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/909.34 = 393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 909.34 × 393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 357,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,653.64/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.84

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