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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 909.77 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 909.77 and 360.51 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 909.77 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/909.77 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 909.77 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 327,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,985.04/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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