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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 909.33 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 909.33 and 364.25 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 909.33 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/909.33 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 909.33 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 331,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,223.45/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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