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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 909.84 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 909.84 and 364.58 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 909.84 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/909.84 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 909.84 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 331,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,709.47/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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