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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.51, 910.29 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.51, 910.29 and 379.77 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.51 : 910.29 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.51/910.29 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.51x = 910.29 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.51x = 345,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,700.83/659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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