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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 910.22 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 910.22 and 364.89 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 910.22 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/910.22 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 910.22 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 332,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,128.35/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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