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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 909.82 and 364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 909.82 and 364.57 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 909.82 = 364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/909.82 = 364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 909.82 × 364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 331,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,693.30/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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