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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.18, 909.60 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.18, 909.60 and 364.42 is: 502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.18 : 909.60 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.18/909.60 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.18x = 909.60 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.18x = 331,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,476.43/659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.86

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