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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 909.63 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 909.63 and 364.43 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 909.63 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/909.63 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 909.63 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 331,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,491.91/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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