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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.57, 910.21 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.57, 910.21 and 364.84 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.57 : 910.21 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.57/910.21 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.57x = 910.21 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.57x = 332,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,081.02/659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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