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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.53, 910.16 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.53, 910.16 and 364.81 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.53 : 910.16 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.53/910.16 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.53x = 910.16 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.53x = 332,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,034.11/659.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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