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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 909.66 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 909.66 and 364.44 is: 502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 909.66 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/909.66 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 909.66 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 331,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,516.49/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.94

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