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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.49, 910.10 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.49, 910.10 and 364.77 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.49 : 910.10 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.49/910.10 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.49x = 910.10 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.49x = 331,978.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,978.09/659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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