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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 909.62 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 909.62 and 360.40 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 909.62 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/909.62 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 909.62 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 327,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,827.04/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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