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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.55, 910.14 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.55, 910.14 and 379.75 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.55 : 910.14 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.55/910.14 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.55x = 910.14 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.55x = 345,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,625.67/659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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