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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.50, 910.16 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.50, 910.16 and 364.82 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.50 : 910.16 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.50/910.16 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.50x = 910.16 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.50x = 332,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,045.71/659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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