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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 910.02 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.43, 910.02 and 375.82 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.43 : 910.02 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.43/910.02 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.43x = 910.02 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.43x = 342,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,003.72/659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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