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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 909.96 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 909.96 and 364.68 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 909.96 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/909.96 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 909.96 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 331,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,845.58/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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