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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 989.12 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 989.12 and 366.82 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 989.12 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/989.12 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 989.12 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 362,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,829.00/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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