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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 909.20 and 393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 909.20 and 393.40 is: 542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 909.20 = 393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/909.20 = 393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 909.20 × 393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 357,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,679.28/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.65

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