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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 909.99 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 909.99 and 397.37 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 909.99 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/909.99 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 909.99 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 361,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,602.73/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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