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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 909.83 and 364.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 909.83 and 364.53 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 909.83 = 364.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/909.83 = 364.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 909.83 × 364.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 331,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,664.65/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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