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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.50, 910.02 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.50, 910.02 and 364.69 is: 503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.50 : 910.02 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.50/910.02 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.50x = 910.02 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.50x = 331,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,875.19/659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.22

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