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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.57, 910.20 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.57, 910.20 and 364.83 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.57 : 910.20 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.57/910.20 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.57x = 910.20 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.57x = 332,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,068.27/659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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