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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.10, 909.50 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.10, 909.50 and 364.37 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.10 : 909.50 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.10/909.50 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.10x = 909.50 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.10x = 331,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,389.97/659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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