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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 909.89 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 909.89 and 393.54 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 909.89 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/909.89 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 909.89 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 358,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,076.14/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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