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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 910.22 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 910.22 and 364.85 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 910.22 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/910.22 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 910.22 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 332,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,091.94/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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