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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 909.66 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 909.66 and 360.44 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 909.66 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/909.66 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 909.66 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 327,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,877.50/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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