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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.60, 910.27 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.60, 910.27 and 364.89 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.60 : 910.27 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.60/910.27 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.60x = 910.27 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.60x = 332,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,148.42/659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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