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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.05, 909.50 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.05, 909.50 and 364.31 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.05 : 909.50 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.05/909.50 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.05x = 909.50 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.05x = 331,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,339.95/659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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