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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 987.54 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 987.54 and 334.12 is: 500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 987.54 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/987.54 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 987.54 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 329,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,956.86/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.54

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