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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 909.62 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 909.62 and 364.40 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 909.62 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/909.62 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 909.62 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 331,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,465.98/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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