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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.50, 910.29 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.50, 910.29 and 383.50 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.50 : 910.29 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.50/910.29 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.50x = 910.29 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.50x = 349,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,096.22/659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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