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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 909.72 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 909.72 and 364.50 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 909.72 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/909.72 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 909.72 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 331,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,592.94/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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