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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 909.27 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 909.27 and 393.39 is: 542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 909.27 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/909.27 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 909.27 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 357,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,697.73/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.77

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