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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 909.44 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 909.44 and 364.24 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 909.44 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/909.44 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 909.44 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 331,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,254.43/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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