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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 910 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 910 and 379.72 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 910 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/910 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 910 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 345,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,545.20/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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