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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 909.65 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 909.65 and 364.44 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 909.65 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/909.65 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 909.65 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 331,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,512.85/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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