Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 910 and 364.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659.43, 910 and 364.72 is: 503.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659.43 : 910 = 364.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659.43/910 = 364.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659.43x = 910 × 364.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659.43x = 331,895.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,895.20/659.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503.31
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