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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.49, 909.81 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.49, 909.81 and 393.78 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.49 : 909.81 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.49/909.81 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.49x = 909.81 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.49x = 358,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,264.98/659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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