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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 909.99 and 364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 909.99 and 364.73 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 909.99 = 364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/909.99 = 364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 909.99 × 364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 331,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,896.10/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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