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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.45, 910.08 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.45, 910.08 and 364.74 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.45 : 910.08 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.45/910.08 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.45x = 910.08 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.45x = 331,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,942.58/659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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