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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.35, 909.89 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.35, 909.89 and 364.63 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.35 : 909.89 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.35/909.89 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.35x = 909.89 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.35x = 331,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,773.19/659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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