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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 909.68 and 393.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 909.68 and 393.57 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 909.68 = 393.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/909.68 = 393.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 909.68 × 393.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 358,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,020.79/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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