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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 909.21 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 909.21 and 379.13 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 909.21 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/909.21 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 909.21 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 344,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,704.24/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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