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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 987.93 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 987.93 and 293.51 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 987.93 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/987.93 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 987.93 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 289,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,967.33/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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