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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.36, 909.94 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.36, 909.94 and 364.65 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.36 : 909.94 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.36/909.94 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.36x = 909.94 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.36x = 331,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,809.62/659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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