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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.49, 909.97 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.49, 909.97 and 364.74 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.49 : 909.97 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.49/909.97 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.49x = 909.97 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.49x = 331,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,902.46/659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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