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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 909.60 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 909.60 and 364.45 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 909.60 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/909.60 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 909.60 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 331,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,504.86/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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