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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.24, 909.72 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.24, 909.72 and 364.49 is: 502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.24 : 909.72 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.24/909.72 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.24x = 909.72 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.24x = 331,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,583.84/659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.98

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