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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 909.70 and 393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 909.70 and 393.74 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 909.70 = 393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/909.70 = 393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 909.70 × 393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 358,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,183.16/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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