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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.42, 910.01 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.42, 910.01 and 364.71 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.42 : 910.01 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.42/910.01 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.42x = 910.01 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.42x = 331,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,889.75/659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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