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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.54, 910.17 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.54, 910.17 and 364.79 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.54 : 910.17 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.54/910.17 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.54x = 910.17 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.54x = 332,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,016.36/659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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