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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.54, 910.04 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.54, 910.04 and 375.96 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.54 : 910.04 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.54/910.04 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.54x = 910.04 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.54x = 342,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,136.76/659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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