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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 987.92 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 987.92 and 334.24 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 987.92 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/987.92 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 987.92 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 330,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,202.38/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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