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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 909.52 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 909.52 and 393.61 is: 543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 909.52 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/909.52 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 909.52 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 357,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,996.17/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.11

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