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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.33, 909.86 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.33, 909.86 and 364.59 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.33 : 909.86 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.33/909.86 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.33x = 909.86 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.33x = 331,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,725.86/659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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