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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.06, 909.49 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.06, 909.49 and 364.34 is: 502.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.06 : 909.49 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.06/909.49 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.06x = 909.49 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.06x = 331,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,361.76/659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.78

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