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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.31, 909.85 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.31, 909.85 and 360.56 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.31 : 909.85 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.31/909.85 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.31x = 909.85 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.31x = 328,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,060.03/659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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