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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.07, 909.12 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.07, 909.12 and 393.34 is: 542.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.07 : 909.12 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.07/909.12 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.07x = 909.12 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.07x = 357,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,593.26/659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.57

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