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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 910.13 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 910.13 and 379.75 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 910.13 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/910.13 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 910.13 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 345,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,617.32/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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