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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 909.71 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 909.71 and 364.50 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 909.71 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/909.71 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 909.71 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 331,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,587.47/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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