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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 989.28 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 989.28 and 385.38 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 989.28 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/989.28 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 989.28 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 381,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,248.73/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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