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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.31, 909.96 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.31, 909.96 and 375.72 is: 518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.31 : 909.96 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.31/909.96 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.31x = 909.96 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.31x = 341,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,890.17/659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.56

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