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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 909.70 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 909.70 and 364.49 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 909.70 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/909.70 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 909.70 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 331,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,574.17/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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