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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 909.64 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 909.64 and 364.43 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 909.64 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/909.64 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 909.64 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 331,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,500.11/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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