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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 910.10 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 910.10 and 393.83 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 910.10 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/910.10 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 910.10 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 358,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,424.53/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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