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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 909.61 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 909.61 and 364.37 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 909.61 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/909.61 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 909.61 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 331,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,429.14/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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