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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 989.16 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 989.16 and 385.20 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 989.16 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/989.16 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 989.16 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 381,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,024.43/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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