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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 909.55 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 909.55 and 360.35 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 909.55 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/909.55 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 909.55 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 327,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,757.25/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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